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With over 70 varied quests including a robot battle tournament, taking the gunner position of an airship to fend off sky pirates, and fishing for huge monsters, all while collecting hidden pictures and music

Special aircraft become available to take on aerial race-based challenges, or invite friends via local connection for a 4-person race through the skies

A beautiful mix of 3D polygons, hand-drawn 2D backgrounds, and special animated cut-scenes by famed animation studio MADHOUSE (Ninja Scroll, Trigun, Death Note) combine for one of the most graphically impressive games on the system

Your robot is your weapon as you pick up enemies and throw them for damage, or catch missiles and other objects to toss as your own explosive projectiles

A beautiful mix of 3D polygons, hand-drawn 2D backgrounds, and special animated cut-scenes by famed animation studio MADHOUSE (Ninja Scroll, Trigun, Death Note) combine for one of the most graphically impressive games on the system

Your robot is your weapon as you pick up enemies and throw them for damage, or catch missiles and other objects to toss as your own explosive projectiles

Special aircraft become available to take on aerial race-based challenges, or invite friends via local connection for a 4-person race through the skies

With over 70 varied quests including a robot battle tournament, taking the gunner position of an airship to fend off sky pirates, and fishing for huge monsters, all while collecting hidden pictures and music

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Red Savarin, an eager and ambitious 17 year-old anthropomorphic dog, ventures through the mythical floating islands of the Shepherd Republic where specialized robots are commonplace, living a carefree life traveling with his younger sister, Chocolat, and utilizing his personalized robot, Dahak, to complete various odd jobs for money. While on a routine retrieval mission, they have a chance encounter with a mysterious boy named Elh and find a medallion that inadvertently entangles Red in something much more than he bargained for. Having taken Elh under his care, Red investigates the mystery surrounding the young boy and the strange object as he takes on monsters, sky pirates and evil robots on his road to becoming the reluctant hero that must save the world from a swiftly awakening evil. Solatorobo: Red the Hunter is an action role-playing game taking place in the Shepherd Republic, a nation high in the skies consisting of numerous floating islands. As Red, the player utilizes his personalized robot to pick up heavy items and enemies, catch and throw back projectiles, glide through the skies, and even fish for monsters. Gorgeous visuals and an amazing soundtrack bring the aerial world to life as players complete the more than 70 quests to gain the resources needed to upgrade and prepare their robot for the epic struggle to save the world from the evil about to be unleashed upon the land.

Story

Red Savarin, an eager and ambitious 17 year-old anthropomorphic dog, ventures through the mythical floating islands of the Shepherd Republic where specialized robots are commonplace, living a carefree life traveling with his younger sister, Chocolat, and utilizing his personalized robot, DAHAK, to complete various odd jobs for money. While on a routine retrieval mission, they have a chance encounter with a mysterious boy named Elh and find a medallion that inadvertently entangles Red in something much more than he bargained for. Having taken Elh under his care, Red investigates the mystery surrounding the young boy and the strange object as he takes on monsters, sky pirates and evil robots on his road to becoming the reluctant hero that must save the world from a swiftly awakening evil.

Explore and battle through islands in the sky in Solatorobo: Red the Hunter.View larger.

Gameplay

Solatorobo: Red the Hunter is an action role-playing game taking place in the fictional Shepherd Republic, a nation high in the skies consisting of numerous floating islands. Gameplay revolves around quests and battles, with the player in the role of Red Savarin utilizing his personalized robot, DAHAK, to pick up heavy items and enemies, catch and throw back projectiles, glide through the skies, and even fish for monsters. Gorgeous visuals and an amazing soundtrack bring an aerial and ground-based world to life as players complete the more than 70 quests to gain the resources needed to upgrade and prepare DAHAK for the epic struggle to save the world from the evil about to be unleashed upon the land.

Racing and Multiplayer

Racing

As well as the main story you can play Air Robo GP mode – a racing game set over challenging racing circuits floating in the air. Just choose your favorite aircraft and course, then let rip with some stunning flying – if you put your skills on show, you could win some serious money. Keep your eyes peeled for crystals and items dotted around each course, too. Collecting crystals will fill the Boost Gauge: when full, you can use that extra speed to lay down the lead, or claw back from last place. Items can be used to slow down your rivals - or to stop them from using their own ones on you. With Missiles, Elec-Mines, Jammers and more up for grabs, clever racing is about collecting items and then picking the perfect moment to use them. On top of all this, you can build up special bonuses for racing in certain ways on special days, and there are several new aircraft that you can unlock by playing through the main game too.

Multiplayer

Air Robo GP can be played with up to three friends who have their own copy of Solatorobo: Red the Hunter. Over local wireless communication, you can play multiplayer races on circuits in the sky - boost, slide turn and use items to get the best of your friends. May the best pilot win.

Key Game Features

A beautiful mix of 3D polygons, hand-drawn 2D backgrounds, and special animated cut-scenes by famed animation studio MADHOUSE (Ninja Scroll, Trigun, Death Note) combine for one of the most graphically impressive games on the system

The original soundtrack sets a playful mood for some of the lighthearted dialogue, while contrasting full orchestral scores foreshadow the epic struggle for survival to come

Your robot is your weapon as you pick up enemies and throw them for damage, or catch missiles and other objects to toss as your own explosive projectiles

Special aircraft become available to take on aerial race-based challenges, or invite friends via local connection for a 4-person race through the skies

With over 70 varied quests including a robot battle tournament, taking the gunner position of an airship to fend off sky pirates, and fishing for huge monsters, all while collecting hidden pictures and music

Top customer reviews

Sometimes it takes me a while to get around to buying and playing video games. I'm not hanging on the cutting edge of technology...I usually wait for awhile until stuff goes on sale for my nearly-defunct consoles, and it might take even longer for me to actually get around to really playing the game. I have been meaning to pick up Solatorobo: Red The Hunter for several years now and I ordered it once but there was a shipping error, I got refunded, then I forgot about trying to get it and it sat on my wishlist for some time. A month ago I was "cleaning up" my wishlist so I tossed it back into the cart. The only reason I bought it was because I liked the artwork on the cover and I read a few reviews saying it was one of those really good games that not enough people become aware of.

The other day the power went out and I plopped down on the bed with my Nintendo DS and Solatorobo. I was very fond of the PS One game "Tail Concerto" back in the day, and I had no idea this game was related to it. As soon as I began playing, though, it brought back the familiar thrill of Tail Concerto and I was instantly immersed in the gameplay. Solatorobo has excellent controls and amazing graphics. Whenever a console is near the end of its run, a few games will always come out that really push the limits of what it can do. Those games are *always* amazing and never get the attention they deserve because people are usually focusing on the next console coming out and what it can do. All the while not realizing that the old console they have turned away from still had great potential that only seems to be unlocked after years of game development.

This game looks and plays better than many sloppy, clunky games on the 3DS. The story is involving, the characters have depth and are cute and fun. I think that may be what turns some gameplayers away, they see "cute" and instantly think it's for girls or very young children, but that is not the case. The canine & feline anthropomorphic characters look like they're straight out of an anime series. Add into the mix cool mechas to ride around in, a somewhat steampunk-inspired world of floating islands over a plasma sea, and you are beginning to get an idea what the game is like. The graphics are, interestingly, a combination of 2D and 3D sprites mixed together with animated cut scenes. It reminded me also a little of Klonoa. The backgrounds are lush and impressive.

The gameplay involves a lot of hopping around in the mech and picking things up and throwing them. There elements of not only fighting and platformer games but RPG as well. The only thing that has been somewhat annoying is that the game, while very fun and sometimes challenging, is not terribly difficult. I kept feeling like I was in introduction mode even when I wasn't. You will get the hang of things very quickly and it's annoying that the game keeps stopping gameplay to give you tips, help you don't need and generally hold your hand when you don't want it. It doesn't entirely ruin things and it's still a great game but I wish the difficulty level was higher. But there are lots of quests to unlock and different mechs open up different map areas. I would definitely recommend the game to all ages, either gender.

The Good:Very atmospheric and interesting settingFun gameplayLot of cameo's and easter eggs from previous Cyberconnect2 gamesInteresting, if a bit trope filled, storyline to keep you playing.Lots of optional extra's to collect that give the world a nice bit of background

The Bad:Game bogs down in larger battlesAudio drops here and thereThe dash and high jump function being combined to the 'B' button can lead to some frustrationsWith two possible exception of two missions, not a terribly challenging game.

The Ugly:Trying to read reviews and opinions of this game and having to go through all the folks who hate this game because it's a 'furry' game.

Overall, not a bad game at all. If you're looking for a light, fun RPG to kill time with, or a game for kids who aren't familiar with games, this is a very good pirchase and would definitely recommend buying. If you're an experienced gamer with hundreds of hours in JRPGs, you will definitely find the difficulty lacking in this game, and may get bored with it. In that case I would recommend renting before buying. However its always nice to show the developer and Nintendo that we do buy these games and should get more of them localized (I.E. Last Story!)

This is one of my favorite DS games. It is extremely charming. The colorful, idyllic towns in the game are reminicent of something out of a Studio Ghibli film. These floating islands are packed with adorable, anthropomorphic cats and dogs. But these animals are no mere pets -- they are very much self-sufficient. The entire game feels like a great adventure because the story moves along well, and the setting aids this adventurous spirit.

The story is somewhat cliche -- it is of the "saving the world from an unleashed evil" variety. However, even the most trite of tales can be enthralling if well-executed, and due to the charming characters, the game succeeds here. The protagonist of this tale is Red Savarin -- a dog with confidence that borders on arrogance, but also a strong loyalty to those he cares about. Red is a hunter who seeks out jobs by visiting towns with quest brokers. Here, players can take on mandatory and optional quests for clients who have posted them. These quests make the game shine because the variety of scenarios is impressive -- in one early optional quest, you are tasked with finding and catching kittens who have stolen pictures from a photographer. After you complete this quest, you can find kittens hiding all throughout the game world, each carrying a quarter of a photograph. By catching them, you can unlock new art-work to look at in your ship. The game adds fun extras, such as this, through the quest system.

Solatorobo is generally classified as an action-rpg, which is a fitting description. Red gains experience points and levels up as he battles. However, only hit points are affected through this process. Red can upgrade his robot by purchasing parts in town stores with the game's currency -- rings. Combat in Solatorobo is unique -- instead of the standard sword-swinging fare that is so common in action-rpgs, Red's only weapon is the robot that he's riding. Enemies are taken out by picking them up and throwing them; you can also toss foes into each other, take them out by hurling environment items at them, or even catch their own projectiles and toss them right back! The action is fast and fun; enemies generally explode after you've defeated them. I took about 23 hours to complete every quest that the game has to offer. On top of that, some quests can be replayed to beat your own time record, or simply to collect more rings. Simply a must-have DS game.